Gemma "Phoebe" Harris

BACP · United Kingdom

Person-centred counselling with calm practical support

Experience

10 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Gemma

Gemma "Phoebe" Harris is a counsellor with ten years' experience in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She typically listens without judgement and aims to help people feel understood before moving into practical steps.

Her manner is straightforward and calm. Over a decade she has worked with people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns and bipolar management.

Background and approach

Gemma has particular experience with LGBT matters, ADHD, autism and neurodiversity-related questions. She uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person's priorities at the centre. Sessions are guided by what the client wants to work on rather than a fixed programme.

This means the pace and focus change to match each person's needs. In practice she helps people talk through relationship difficulties, parenting strain, sleep problems and anger. She also assists with body image, feelings of emptiness, compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.

Gemma can address issues connected to alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink in an open, non-judgemental way. People connect with her for short-term problem solving and longer-term support. Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

What Gemma works with

Primary focus

Also works with

How Gemma works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Gemma among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than directing them. The counsellor offers empathy, non-judgemental listening and reflection so the client can find their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship concerns where feeling heard matters more than following a strict technique.

Gemma will work with each person to decide what fits best. That means exploring goals, preferences and what feels manageable. The plan can change if a different focus or pace is needed, and the decision is made together rather than imposed by the counsellor.

Online formats make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls give face-to-face contact without travel. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be used for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people write when it suits them and keep a written record of reflections. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to maintain regular sessions around work, family or health commitments.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and trauma-related issues, plus grief and intimacy-related concerns.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses a client-centred approach that follows the person's priorities and pace, focusing on listening first and then practical conversation.

What is her professional background?

She has ten years of experience working in the United Kingdom and has supported people with neurodiversity, chronic illness and alternative sexual cultures.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds BACP accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.